The Good Steward — A time to turn away from ourselves
byLent is a time for prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. These three virtues should characterize Christian life all year long, but they take on a…
The Good Steward
The Good Steward — In the Nicene Creed, we profess our faith
byTo commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, which formulated the Creed that we recite during Mass on Sundays, Pope Leo…
The Good Steward — The four virtues of Christian stewardship
byWhen many Catholics, including some bishops and pastors, hear the word “stewardship,” they immediately think of money or fundraising. The U.S. bishops’ 1992 pastoral…
The Good Steward — Seeking an encounter with Jesus
byOn Oct. 4, our Church celebrated the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi, one of the most popular figures in the pantheon of holy…
The Good Steward — Look to St. Augustine
byPope Leo XIV is an experienced pastor, foreign missionary and Vatican official. All of these diverse experiences, skills and talents inform his new responsibilities…
The Good Steward — Immigration reform respects human dignity
byThe Catholic Church in the United States has actively advocated for immigration reform since the 1970s. The church’s position could not be clearer: Christ…
The Good Steward — Jesus is the ultimate hope
byIn his address to the College of Cardinals on May 10, Pope Leo XIV provided an outline of his vision as pope. In continuity…
The Good Steward — A good and faithful steward
byIn their 1992 pastoral letter, “Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response,” the Bishops of the United States define a Christian steward as: “One who receives God’s…
The Good Steward — Welcoming Peter’s successor
byFollowing the Habemus Papam (We Have a Pope!) announcement on May 8 Louisville Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre welcomed our new Holy Father with these…
The Good Steward — The joy of giving
byStewardship is a concept that is frequently misunderstood. Contrary to popular belief, stewardship is not fundraising or the Sunday collection. It is not a…